The Importance of Sending Text Messages to My First Line
This is a 3000 word essay on the importance of obeying a direct order from my first line. I am writing this essay because my first line told me to report in to him with a text message after I had been let go from my duties to take a driver’s test. I completely ignored this order and went along doing my own thing.
It is extremely important to obey my first line, because if I do not, the consequences will be bad. Also, by not obeying my first line, I violated Article 92 of the UCMJ, which could be punishable with up to an Article 15, and also loss of rank.
Article 92 states:
“Any person subject to this chapter who—
(1) Violates or fails to obey any lawful general order or regulation;
(2) having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a member of the armed forces, which it is his duty to obey, fails to obey the order; or
(3) is derelict in the performance of his duties; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.”
As a soldier, you must be a person of strong and honorable character committed to the professional military ethic. The p.m.e. is central to everything that we do. It expresses what we believe and value as a profession and serves as the moral compass that guides us as we strive to live out those beliefs. Our ethic is as old as the Army itself. Forged throughout our history, it remains relevant – even vital – in today’s era of constant conflict.
As the character of conflict in the 21st century evolves, the Army’s strength will continue to rest on our values, our ethos, and our people. Our soldiers and leaders must remain true to these values as they operate in increasingly difficult environments where moral-ethical failures can have unplanned consequences. Most of our soldiers do the right thing – and they do it well – time and again under intense pressure. But we must stay vigilant in upholding our high professional standards, especially when it comes to following orders.
We must think critically about our
It is extremely important to obey my first line, because if I do not, the consequences will be bad. Also, by not obeying my first line, I violated Article 92 of the UCMJ, which could be punishable with up to an Article 15, and also loss of rank.
Article 92 states:
“Any person subject to this chapter who—
(1) Violates or fails to obey any lawful general order or regulation;
(2) having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a member of the armed forces, which it is his duty to obey, fails to obey the order; or
(3) is derelict in the performance of his duties; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.”
As a soldier, you must be a person of strong and honorable character committed to the professional military ethic. The p.m.e. is central to everything that we do. It expresses what we believe and value as a profession and serves as the moral compass that guides us as we strive to live out those beliefs. Our ethic is as old as the Army itself. Forged throughout our history, it remains relevant – even vital – in today’s era of constant conflict.
As the character of conflict in the 21st century evolves, the Army’s strength will continue to rest on our values, our ethos, and our people. Our soldiers and leaders must remain true to these values as they operate in increasingly difficult environments where moral-ethical failures can have unplanned consequences. Most of our soldiers do the right thing – and they do it well – time and again under intense pressure. But we must stay vigilant in upholding our high professional standards, especially when it comes to following orders.
We must think critically about our